Tainan Maru
| Name | 泰南丸 - Tainan Maru |
| Ship Type | Cargo |
| Completed | 1943 |
| Builder | Japan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. |
| Tonnage | 5,407 tons |
| Owner | Nippon Steel |
| Loss Date | November 26, 1943 |
| Location | 13-02N,109-28E |
| Circumstances | Sunk by torpedo |
| Number of Men Lost | 24 crew members |
Note: This vessel should not be confused with the ship of the same name (with different kanji) sunk by USS Tang (SS-306).
Submarine Information
| Name of Submarine | USS Bowfin (SS-287) | Patrol Number 2 |
| Commanding Officer | LCDR Walter T. Griffith | Attack No. 1344 |
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